The QBQ! Podcast

Connect with us at QBQ! In this episode, John and Kristin pick up where Part 3 left off—sharing what happened after the first QBQ book hit the shelves. Hear how one self-published book titled Personal Accountability evolved into multiple editions of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question , and how unexpected moments—like a request from a hotel chain or a question from an audience member—shaped the...

Connect with us at QBQ! “Where did QBQ come from?” It all started with 10,000 hours — hours spent listening to managers, leading workshops, and asking: “What’s the better question?” From the back of training rooms to a moment on a treadmill in 1994, John Miller saw it clearly: organizations thrive when people take personal accountability. The Question Behind the Question (QBQ!) was born — not in t...

Connect with us at QBQ! What happens when one bold piece of advice changes everything? In Part 2 of the Story of QBQ! series, we dive into the pivotal moment when a friend challenged John Miller with seven powerful words:   "If you don't like your life, change it!" That spark led John to walk away from his safe desk job and take a leap into sales—a world he knew nothing about. Guide...

Connect with us at QBQ! In this episode, we take a step back in time to explore the early life and beginnings of John G. Miller — long before he became the author of QBQ! and a leading voice on personal accountability. From growing up in a large family in Upstate New York to navigating his first jobs and early career challenges, John shares the moments and influences that shaped his values, work e...

Connect with us at QBQ! Whether you’re aiming to take your business to new heights, increase sales and productivity, or raise confident, responsible kids—you’re exactly where you need to be. What’s the secret? It’s the power of personal accountability — and it all starts with the bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question . If you haven’t read it yet, we highly recommend picking up a c...